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Trail Report – : Vilas County, Wisconsin – January 14, 2024

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 5-6 inches – little more heading east

Date of Report: January 14, 2024

Area Report:

January 14, 2024 – 6:04am – 1 degree – High 6

Sno-Eagles
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Remain CLOSED

Sno-Eagles trails and all of Vilas County Snowmobile Trails are CLOSED.  4-5 new inches of new SNOW from the Friday-Saturday storm.  A little more east of Eagle River that looks to be some Lake Effect Snow (LES)  Headed into the deep freeze for most of this week.  Single digit highs and below zero at night

Yesterday Sno-Eagles was out packing and inspecting trails.  Most wet areas are frozen with the except of the Wisconsin River bridge section of 10W/13N and the Manske Swamp trail 3 north or Eagle River.  Panning and even some rolling will start soon.

Husband and I went out and packed

  • Trail 10 heading west to Eagle River – All frozen
  • Trail 10/13 heading west to the St. Germain Bo-Boen turn around – All frozen with exception of very small mushy spot
  • Trail 13/17 that heads west and runs along side of Hwy 17S of Eagle River to the Sugar Camp connect – 2 very small mushy spots on the west side trail and 1 very small mushy spot on east side trail
  • Trail 7 aka Paintball Field that runs west from 13/17 to County Hwy H – All frozen
  • Trail 13/17 back to town – As reported above
  • Trail 10/13 aka The Grade heading south to Trail 10E intersection – As reported
  • Trail 10E back home – All frozen

There have been re routes and closures of trails. When trails are ready to open I will list the changes

No word yet on opening date.  Stay tuned in the meantime
Keep DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!!!  See ya on the trails real soon!

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Remember……RIDE RIGHT
715.479-5185 Trail Updates starting in December

 

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLE EVENTS

  • THE VINTAGE DERBY RACE HAS BEEN MOVED TO FEBRUARY 8-11, 2024
  • January 18 – Member Meeting – Buckshot’s Downtown – 7pm – Off menu meals available
  • January 18-21 – 61st World Championship Snowmobile Derby – OUR RENTAL CHAIN LAKE LOG LODGE IS AVAILABLE Click link to go to our rental page!
  • January 25-28 – Women on Snow – Eagle Waters Resort
  • January 26-28 – Weekend Away – Mercer, WI – Go to www.snoeagles.org for more details
  • January 27 – Saturday Night Out (SNO) – Eagle Lanes & Lounge – Hwy 70/45 just west of Eagle River – 5pm
  • February 8-11 – Vintage Derby Race – New date – February 8-11, 2024 – OUR RENTAL CHAIN LAKE LOG LODGE IS AVAILABLE Click link to go to our rentals page!

Snowmobile Information:

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration 
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10 – Time to join a club!
Standard Wisconsin Trail Pass – $30
Out of State Trail Pass – $50
Vilas County Map It Trail App GPS style app of all trails in Vilas County.  Plus includes the brown 3 digit emergency numbering system. If an emergency happens call 911 & give them that number.  Find you quicker.
Groomer Tracking Systems (GTS) Gives you trails groomed in last 24, 48 & 96 hours
Snowmobile Wisconsin – Know before you go!

Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – January 13, 2024

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 6”

Date of Report: January 13, 2024

Area Report:

So, we sent out both Tuckers to start panning trails. There were several trees that needed to be cleared, cut and moved off of trails. The 6” packed down to a 2” base. Some areas came out looking great, then others had grass poking up thru the snow. We covered just about the whole system. A few swamp areas were avoided today. The Cemetery trail south of Hwy K was one of them. We may try Sunday to push more snow into it and pack it in. With cold temps coming, hopefully this will freeze them up. 

We will have an open date after the Vilas County Alliance meeting. Stay tuned, we are getting closer. 

News and Reports:

To see where our groomer is at, visit the Groomer Tracker app at https://www.groomertracker.com/

For every sign up to the app to view Conover Sno-Buddies groomers, half of the cost comes back to the Conover Sno-Buddies. 

Snowmobile Information:

December 22nd thru March 2nd – Annual Poker Run 

February 13th, 2024 –  General Meeting at Twin Lake Pub

February 17th, 2024 – Blizzard Blast at Conover Town Park

March 2nd, 2024 – Poker Run Wrap Party at Twin Lake Pub

March 12th, 2024 – General Meeting at Bauer’s Dam

March 17th, 2024 – St Paddy’s Corned Beef & Cabbage Fundraiser at Club 45

Trail Report – : Hurley, Wisconsin – January 13, 2024

Reporter:hurley@hurleywi.com

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 0-2

Date of Report: January 13, 2024

Area Report:

We received SNOW, and its still SNOWING! Grommers are out doing their magic…

Snowmobile Information:

TRAILS ARE STILL CLOSED AT THIS TIME….BUT STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES!

Trail Report – : Lake Gogebic | Bergland, Michigan – January 13, 2024

Reporter:AJ’s Walleye Lodge

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Light

Date of Report: January 13, 2024

Area Report:

We are getting snow – so don’t cancel those reservations!   The North Shore of Lake Gogebic has received about 6-8” over the last day, looking to get another 8-12” by Sunday and similar or more amounts next week.  LES would be amazing! 

Groomers are currently reporting blizzard conditions and early season riding at best.  Use extreme caution.  Reported ice heave south on the West shore of Lake Gogebic about 1/2 way down..   Yesterday 1 South was signed, brushed and set and on Sunday groomers intend to roll and set 1 North to White Pine and 1 South to Marenisco.  Also plan to pan 13 South and 8 East.   

Thank you to all who are rooting for us – we appreciate it very much and look forward to welcoming you back to the Lake Gogebic Area very soon!   Think snow!

Trail Report – : Stephenson County, Illinois – January 13, 2024

Reporter:Skinner

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 7+

Date of Report: January 13, 2024

Area Report:

We did get snow and trails are OPEN so make plans to come out and ride the beautiful trails of northwest IL. If you need lodging, the Baymont Inns of Freeport has a snowmobile rate of $80 plus tax per night, they are on the groomed trail a mile from the Jane Addams. For information on trails or area call 815-238-2489 or 815-238-7826

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Trail Report – : Kenosha County, Wisconsin – January 12, 2024

Reporter:Nick

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 4-6 inches

Date of Report: January 12, 2024

Area Report:

Do to the warm weather the trails will remain closed until which time the ground freezes.

Premature opening of the trails will cause damage to both property and trail base.

 

Trail Report – : Walworth County, Wisconsin – January 12, 2024

Reporter:Ryan Strand

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: 10”+

Date of Report: January 12, 2024

Area Report:

As of noon 12pm 1/12/2024 Walworth County Snowmobile trails are open. Please ride with caution in this snow as some trees are sagging from weight of snow. We had groomers out panning all night last night and today. It continues to snow heavily. Enjoy!

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – January 12, 2024

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: Looking better

Date of Report: January 12, 2024

Area Report:

Both Frosty Club groomers have left the barn and are out panning…..before the snow and COLD hit. We will be checking swamps and are excited to be out on the trails again. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that this snow does not miss us again.

News and Reports:

See you at the Pine Cone tomorrow for a Frosty club Benefit Breakfast—8AM-1PM

Visit the Gateway Lodge for Frosty Swag or go online to www.frostysnoclub.com to see what is available online.